BackgroundKansas falls consistently below average for adolescent vaccination of meningococcal (MCV), human papillomavirus (HPV), and influenza.MethodsFor this study, the members of Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics were emailed a confidential electronic survey soliciting their impressions of vaccination in their practice.ResultsOf 137 providers emailed, 61 (45%) completed the survey. Thirteen providers were excluded as they did not see/vaccinate adolescents or did not complete the survey. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap), and MCV vaccines were most commonly up to date with 31 (65%) and 20 (42%) respondents reporting greater than 90% immunization rates, respectively. HPV (n = 42, 89%) and influenza (n = 40, 83%) vaccines had refusal rates greater than 25% in most clinics. Most practices (n = 44, 92%) used internal electronic medical records to track vaccinations, although 29 practices (60%) utilized the state immunization information system. Providers requested vaccine-specific patient education tools, positive media coverage, staffing support, and best-practices workshops to support vaccination efforts.ConclusionKansas providers may not be optimizing available resources to enhance these rates, such as Web IZ tracking and immunization reminders. Patient education supplies, specific to HPV and Influenza vaccination, potentially could increase vaccination rates.

IntroductionThis study was to identify personality correlates of children with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). The Jungian Personality Type dimensions primarily considered were Sensing/Intuiting and Perceiving/Judging. A Sensing child is likely to be very present-centered. A Perceiving child tends to be curious and resist order and structure.MethodsChildren attending a general pediatric clinic with a diagnosis of ADHD were eligible to participate. Enrolled children were administered the Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children. Binomial tests were performed comparing Perceiving and Sensing personality components to accepted population rates.ResultsParticipants (n = 117) were predominantly male (78%) with a median age of 10 years. The Sensing trait (72%) was more prevalent than expected, though prevalence for the Perceiving trait (44%) did not differ from population rates.ConclusionPersonality types occasioned with the diagnosis of ADHD could be useful in establishing/normalizing treatment regimens and approaches to assist these children and their families better.